Belgium
Benelux unquote” October 2012
After the Dutch government collapsed in April, the country faced its fifth general election since the turn of the century on 12 September.
IK Investment Partners agrees acquisition of Vemedia
IK Investment Partners and CEO Yvan Vindevogel have agreed to acquire a majority stake in Belgian pharmaceuticals supplier Vemedia Pharma.
Sniper Investments et al. back Ngdata
Sniper Investments, Plug and Play Ventures, ING and a number of US business angels have invested $2.5m in Belgium tech company Ngdata.
3i-backed Azelis in €30m capital increase
3i has taken part in a €30m capital increase for its portfolio company Azelis, a Belgian speciality chemicals distributor.
Benelux unquote” September 2012
At the end of 2011, key players in the Dutch and Belgian private equity markets had mixed views about the market and how it would develop in the eye of the eurozone crisis and looming regulatory constraints.
Gimv reshapes strategy to boost future growth
Belgian GP Gimv has announced an overhaul of its strategic orientation and management team, in order to strengthen its position in the industry.
HIG combines US and European metallised paper firms
HIG Capital has acquired Belgium-based ARMetallizing (ARM) and US-based Vacumet Paper from their corporate parents, and will merge the businesses following the transaction.
Benelux unquote” July/August 2012
Luxembourg is Europe’s onshore tax haven. Like Ireland, the small country offers a whole array of tax exemptions, including duties charged on capital gains, dividends and VAT.
KPN calls off BASE sale
Dutch telecommunications company KPN has stopped the sale process of its Belgian mobile business BASE, citing pricing disagreements.
Hony and GCS named preferred bidders for Dexia unit
Chinese private equity houses Hony Capital and GCS Capital have teamed up to buy the asset management arm of Dexia in a deal worth €500m, according to reports.
AG Insurance buys into Gimv fund in €65m secondaries deal
AG Insurance has acquired part of the commitment of Vlaamse Participatiemaatschappij (VPM) in the Gimv-XL fund – a deal worth €65m.
Benelux unquote" June 2012
The latest market report from the Dutch private equity association (NVP) shows that GPs in the Netherlands have strengthened their position between 2010 to 2011.
Gimv sells stake in Belgian recruitment agency to Naxicap
Gimv has sold its minority stake in Belgian recruitment and selection agency Accent Jobs to Naxicap.
Benelux unquote" May 2012
For a long time, women have been underrepresented in the financial services sector, particularly in leadership roles.
Belgian, Chinese sovereign funds to launch joint vehicle
China Investment Corporation (CIC) is launching a small fund to help domestic companies make investments in Europe in partnership with Belgian Federal Holding Company and A Capital.
Vesalius Biocapital leads €2.7m financing round for Trinean
Vesalius Biocapital, Capital-E, Baekeland II Fund and Fidimec have invested €2.7m in Belgian biotechnology business Trinean.
Benelux unquote" April 2012
In the US, the housing market continues to struggle years after the bubble burst. Property prices continue to fall and home owners are defaulting on their mortgages. As a result, more houses remain empty and on the market, while their value decreases...
PE-backed MBI for ACB
Europe et Croissance and Arkéa Capital Investissement have backed the management buy-in of Belgian circuit boards manufacturer Advanced Circuit Boards (ACB).
Benelux unquote” March 2012
The Benelux region has had a rather calm start to 2012. The region has quietened down for the moment, particularly in terms of buyouts.
Benelux unquote” February 2012
The past year has seen a minor recovery for the Benelux countries, at a time when other European regions are struggling.
BeCapital backs Verdesis
BeCapital has backed EDF Energies Nouvelles biogas subsidiary Verdesis.
E-Capital III breaks target for second close
E-Capital's latest fund has held a close of its latest fund above target at €95m.
KBC exits Dynaco
KBC Private Equity has sold door-manufacturer Dynaco to Assa Abloy in a deal valued at €75-125m.
Waterland PE backs Omega Pharma take-private
Waterland Private Equity has backed the take private of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals company Omega Pharma.